Cotoneaster conspicuus
# Cotoneaster conspicuus

Cotoneaster conspicuus (Tibetan cotoneaster, 大果栒子 da guo xun zi) is a slow-growing, densely-branched, evergreen shrub native to southeast Tibet. It grows to 1 to 1.5 meters in height, with white five-stellate flowers followed by scarlet fruit, 8–10 mm in diameter.

The cultivar 'Decorus' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

## Synonyms

* Cotoneaster conspicuus (Messel) Messel
* Cotoneaster conspicuus var. decorus P.G.Russell
* Cotoneaster microphyllus var. conspicuus Messel
